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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 16, 2008 9:54:20 GMT -5
I'm considering making a change of baits
My patience has just about had it with chicken liver turning to goo and never staying on the hook (tried pantyhose but don't like that either [we'll see how that gets interpreted] )
But nonetheless, it's still very effective.
Anyone use dipbaits with success - the kind where you put the rubber noodle in the jar???
1. Are all the brands pretty much the same or is there one you can recommend (national brand prefered that could be bought at walmart, bass pro, or cabelas)
2. How long does the bait stay on the tube? In other words, how long do you leave it sit before you reel it in and "reload it"
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Post by jimiowa on Jun 16, 2008 12:39:13 GMT -5
Two I would not consider Catfishing without are Bowkers and any of the Cat Tracker baits. There's another really good one made in Boneparte, Iowa, near the Missouri Border on the des Moines River(Name escapes me right now) but all 3 are available at Walmart. They stay for quite a while and are easy to work with.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 16, 2008 13:20:33 GMT -5
You like cheese base or blood base formula?
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Post by jimiowa on Jun 16, 2008 13:33:05 GMT -5
I've always had the best luck with Cheese based dips.
One of my favorites though is the CatTracker Shrimp bait(I think it's cheese base).
I would usually go with Cut Shad early and as it get hotter go to Dip Baits. Livers are always a good standby too, but as you say they can be awkward to work with.
I would take several different baits and try them all till I see what works.
One thing that's always reliable is to set aside one beer for bait and dip worms in it( I Would not drink the beer that I dipped worms in), It has proven in several tests to catch 7-1 worms dipped in beer/worms straight. This ain't no joke!
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Post by klsm54 on Jun 16, 2008 13:55:38 GMT -5
Do you suppose dippin' those worms in the rotgut that Red drinks would work?  ;D ;D Or do you have to use a real beer? ;D ;D |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 16, 2008 14:41:45 GMT -5
I do believe Schlitz, Old Milwalkie, and Pabst are REAL BEER  Everytime I buy the expensive beers I end up throwing them out - Sam Adams - Killians - that godawefull Guiness - and the latest I've tried Fosters where their motto is "Fosters, Australian for water buffalo piss". Worst buck eighty I ever spent on a can of beer. Could of bought two Natural Lights for that price |
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Post by jimiowa on Jun 16, 2008 14:57:55 GMT -5
Since my Daddy-in-Law only drank Old Mill after Schlitz changed their formula, I don't think those Cats are picky.
And We did use it for bait as well as human consumption.
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Post by jimh on Jun 16, 2008 21:27:44 GMT -5
Since my Daddy-in-Law only drank Old Mill after Schlitz changed their formula, I don't think those Cats are picky. And We did use it for bait as well as human consumption. eeeeee....gads, you didn't drink out of the same can as you dipped your bait in i hope  |
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Post by jimiowa on Jun 16, 2008 21:33:44 GMT -5
Since my Daddy-in-Law only drank Old Mill after Schlitz changed their formula, I don't think those Cats are picky. And We did use it for bait as well as human consumption. eeeeee....gads, you didn't drink out of the same can as you dipped your bait in i hope Note above I Reccomended against that in my first post reccomending it! ;D |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 17, 2008 8:30:24 GMT -5
I remember going trout fishing and eating our bait for lunch - velveeta and crustless bread soaked in bacon grease. ;D
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 26, 2008 9:12:31 GMT -5
I bought a jar of Sonnys the other day at walmart.
I remembered seeing a guy on the Mississippi last summer catching quite a few on it.
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Post by jimiowa on Jun 26, 2008 10:11:39 GMT -5
I bought a jar of Sonnys the other day at walmart. I remembered seeing a guy on the Mississippi last summer catching quite a few on it. IS THAT THE ONE WITH THE SCRIPTURE ON THE LABEL? I think thats the one that is made in Bonaparte Iowa on the Des Moines River just above the mouth where it dumps into the Mississippi. It's a real good one too! |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Jun 26, 2008 11:29:38 GMT -5
I forget what was on the front.
It was in a clear pastic jar with a white label and lid about half filled. I know it was made in Iowa
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Post by jimiowa on Jun 26, 2008 12:14:07 GMT -5
I forget what was on the front. It was in a clear pastic jar with a white label and lid about half filled. I know it was made in Iowa Yes many are only half full! The gasses that build up in those bottles can cause them to explode! If that happens you would never get the smell out of the truck! |
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Post by deputydon on Jun 26, 2008 15:41:22 GMT -5
I don't know if I would want that kind of bait around!!!
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;D ;D Or do you have to use a real beer? ;D ;D
